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Is Snowden a Hero or Traitor? Democrats Debate Whether NSA Whistleblower Should Face Jail Term
Democratic candidates sparred on Tuesday about what should happen to NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: 25 Percent of the World’s Energy Will Be Generated by Renewables by 2020, and More
In today's On the News segment: According to a new report from the International Energy Agency, within five years, one quarter of all the world's energy will be generated …
Outsourcing a Refugee Crisis: US Paid Mexico Millions to Target Central Americans Fleeing Violence
The Obama administration is paying the Mexican government to keep people from reaching the US border.
The Rise of the United States’ Secret Government: The Deadly Legacy of Ex-CIA Director Allen Dulles
It's been more than 50 years since Allen Dulles resigned as director of the CIA, but his legacy lives on.
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Beyond the Patriot Act: The Most Harmful State Policy Enacted in the Wake of 9/11
The National Security Entry-Exit Registration System allowed the ongoing, state-sanctioned persecution of non-white Americans.
The Color of Debt: How Collection Suits Squeeze Black Neighborhoods
An analysis shows that debt collection suits are far more common in Black communities than white ones.
Nearly Half of Uninsured Are Eligible for Subsidized Health Coverage
Outreach workers are focused on finding these people and getting them coverage.
Premature Birth and Problem Pregnancies Near Fracking Wells
Pregnant women who live near gas fracking wells are far more likely to give birth prematurely or develop problems during their pregnancies.
Scientists Play Catch Up as New Chemicals Contaminate Great Lakes Birds
Experts say flame retardants and stain repellents offer evidence of a broken regulatory system.
The New Battleground for Same-Sex Couples Is Equal Rights for Their Kids
In same sex families, children should have rights to legal parentage by both parents.